Flames place Jaromir Jagr on waivers

In the latest development in a story that continues to unfold, the Calgary Flames have placed legendary forward Jaromir Jagr on waivers.

As we discussed yesterday, it’s been reported by Czech Republic outlet Denik Sport that Jagr will be headed to the team he owns, Rytiri Kladno, later this week. This move is the first step towards making that a reality.

Hearing Jaromir Jagr will be on waivers at noon ET today…understand he and the Flames are working together on this. Jagr wants to resume his career and this is the next step

Jagr, 45, signed with the Flames back on Oct. 3 and suited up for 22 games. Unfortunately, a combination of age, not having a full training camp (and perhaps rushing into game action), and the speed of the current NHL game made him less effective than everyone involved probably would have liked. He had one goal and seven points while playing primarily a bottom six role with the Flames.

Jagr clearing waivers could be a precursor to unconditional waivers tomorrow, which would be followed by a contract termination, or merely a step towards the Flames loaning him to Kladno, which would maintain their ability to bring him back for the playoffs. If he’s terminated, the Flames would free up a contract spot and free up the cap space for the remainder of his contract. If he’s loaned, it’s likely that the Flames would be on the hook for some (if not all) of the rest of his contract.

We’ll have more on this as it develops. Jagr’s immediate future will become clear by midday on Monday.

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I’m guessing he’s done as a Flame and his contract will be terminated. Thanks Jagr, for finishing off your NHL career as a Flame! The first Canadian team you ever played for. You were a great mentor to our players and am sure you had some great advice, influence and stories that you shared. Good luck in your future endeavours….unless you end up being loaned out, then we’ll see you in the playoffs

Best thing Jag’s gave the club is when he told the media that Johnny Gaudreau could win the Hart every year “if he wanted it.” If a legend making that statement doesn’t change a players perspective, I don’t know what does!

This guy is just a jealous coiler troll who is smart enough to realize that the team a player finishes their career with is what they will always be remembered as. That’s why players like Jagr, Fuhr, and Fleury will always be remembered as Flames and players like gretski and messyeah will always be remembered as Rangers.

Last I checked the flames have 3 more wins than the oilers…. careful off the wall, lots of hockey left. Flames still have to play the oilers 2 more times. So right there that puts EDM only 1 win behind the shames LOL

Anonymous – I guess you need to be educated how teams make the playoffs. It’s based on points, not wins. The Flames are 11 points up on the Oilers and in contention for the playoffs while the Oilers……..aren’t. Good luck in the draft lottery.

I would have loved to see him transition to a coach to finish out the year. There’s a proverb that goes, experience is a comb that nature gives you when you are bald. The point being, Jagr has skills and knowledge that he can no longer use, but must share with the younger generation. I really hoped Calgary didn’t just view Jagr as only a player. I’d be disappointed if they didn’t entertain the idea of him staying with the club as a coach/mentor.

I can only imagine the excitement of the players if Jagr skated on the ice and said, “I can’t play this game anymore, but I am still a member of this team and I want to help us win the cup. This is Sparta!” And then he’d throw his hockey stick to the nose bleeds and glare at Gulutzan. Oh man, that would kick ass. Could you imagine a player not showing up for practice after that?

Claiming that was a stupid comment? Easy Snail..saying the Flames ruined a 46 year old HOFer was the stupid comment. Trump-like stupidity..like the great Rodney Dangerfield used to say “Don’t think..you’re a fu@king idiot”

Honestly it was worth the risk, Jagr should have been training harder in preparation for a signing if he was serious about continuing his NHL career. Some of this is really on him. The Flames rolled the dice and it was entertaining to have him around the team.

I still don’t understand why Jagr didn’t train through the off season so that the was physically fit and in peak mental condition. The Flames took a calculated risk but it was Jagr who dropped the ball.

Had the Flames made the decision prior to camp Jagr may have had a chance to get into. Both parties hold some of the blame. In the end it was a gamble and one that did not work. The key now is what happens with the guys who are here and how they respond. Who will the Flames recall?

I’m thinking that was the deal struck (hence why most teams elected not to try and sign him). Jagr loves to play but at this age and time in his life he pacing himself, playing for fun. I’m sure the Flames knew this but they figured it was worth a shot. It did pay off in a couple way of him helping our younger players and taking the rw spot until it was decided to bring up from the farm (injury replacement). It also sold alot of Jagr jerseys…probably frustrating for both sides but what an experience having Jags in a flaming C…

Ridiculous comment buts – how else could Jagr have been used by GG? He was too slow to keep up with high paced lines; couldn’t handle the puck; was out of shape and lost his scoring touch. And injured half the season. Just what would you have done with him differently or is it just easy to blame the coach?

Agreed. The only thing you have a remote chance of pinning in Gulutzan is they brought in Jar too quickly. But that, too, would be on Jagr somewhat. He was ill-prepared to play, due to his having no pre-season, and perhaps little off-season conditioning and preparation. Not to mention the guy’s almost a half-century old, and was never Gordie Howe.

I wish him luck. The signing sold some jerseys, though not as many as the organization may have hoped for. I did see one downtown last week, whilst turning onto Edmonton trail, West, from the downtown. Only one I’ve seen (sad note; I’ve never seen a Ferland jersey).

Yes I have seen one (had a good laugh) at a game this year. As for other jerseys yes plenty of Ferlands…sometimes it’s the most exciting part of being at the Dome is seeing what jerseys are out there 👍😀

Did he ever get placed with Backlund and Frolik? Where he should have been given a chance. The guy got to play with our bottom six who quite frankly up until Janko came have all sucked. Did Jagr get PP time on our first unit where I think he could have helped and considering how dominant our PP is………How would you know he was injured all the time? So the flames dress injured out of shape players? Give me a break. You and BTF think GG is a good coach? You guys know nothing.

80% of oiler fans do not even live in the city of edm. lol so who cares. In the meantime you keep spending millions and millions on Libraries and art lol We kinda like having the nicest building in the league.

He just couldn’t stay healthy, however I still think he was a positive influence on the younger players like Jankowski and Bennett. Jankowski will always get to brag about how the great Jaromir Jagr assisted on his 1st ever NHL goal.